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    Thread: Fullcap -4 Months old-- Photos
Post: RE: Fullcap -4 Months old-- Photos

Hi Paul, Excellent result and very natural looking,you have taken fullcap wearing to the highest level,and on a four month old piece. Regards Topcat
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 4 34,861 09-11-2014, 03:57 PM
    Thread: Looking for some honest reflection...
Post: RE: Looking for some honest reflection...

Hi, I think i will add my 2 cents worth. Detectability is related to how much time , effort and money you are prepared to put in.I travel a road of doing enough effort to have a piece thats looks re...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 13 58,186 09-08-2014, 02:04 PM
    Thread: NEARLY BUSTED! WELL KIND OF??? (not a Toplace unit)
Post: RE: NEARLY BUSTED! WELL KIND OF???

Hi, I think one thing to remember is this guy maybe very aware of hairloss himself so is checking other peoples hair to see what they have done to combat hairloss.Quite often i look at other guys hair...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 30 105,330 05-12-2014, 03:23 PM
    Thread: Fullcap --additional Photos
Post: RE: Fullcap --additional Photos

Hi Paul, You have really nailed the full cap.Very natural looking,can't believe its a full cap,the added grey and layered/choppy look is amazing. Regards Topcat.
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 20 92,466 05-05-2014, 08:03 PM
    Thread: Got 2b glued spiking glue
Post: Got 2b glued spiking glue

Hi, I use the Schwarzkopf got 2b glued spiking glue for the occasional attachment,but find it loses its stickiness after you have had the tube for awhile. Im in Australia,and you can't buy it off the ...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 0 34,147 05-02-2014, 03:13 PM
    Thread: 2 months into wearing - experiences and thoughts
Post: RE: 2 months into wearing - experiences and though...

Hi AJ, I have posted quite a few times about dealing with products and a sensitive scalp. 1.The scalp protector i get from debbie at splitends helps (i think its a walker product),i put plenty of it ...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 5 38,978 03-31-2014, 04:27 PM
    Thread: Tips for a Better Blend
Post: Tips for a Better Blend

Hi, I have found the following very helpful for getting a good blend. When i have been for a cut in of a new piece,i find the blend is never spot on,so when i detach,and wash,dry the piece,and gently...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 3 24,303 02-24-2014, 08:12 PM
    Thread: Any attachment advice - particularly cleanup
Post: RE: Any attachment advice - particularly cleanup

Hi , You mention you soak the piece overnight in adhesive removal solution (i assume you mean the whole piece),this could be loosening the knots which in turn causes shedding. I don't even spray condi...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 2 17,510 02-18-2014, 08:24 PM
    Thread: oozing rash
Post: RE: oozing rash

Hi, I would suggest liquid bandage,its spray on antiseptic.It will sting when you put it on (i spray the liquid bandage onto my finger and quickly dab it onto the rash before the liquid dries),this ...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 2 75,131 12-02-2013, 01:40 PM
    Thread: Knot sealer and scalp protector questions
Post: RE: Knot sealer and scalp protector questions

Hi, I have been using scalp protector and find it worthwhile.I get less skin irritation,and tapes stick to it really well. I can't comment on knot sealer as i have not used it on a lace system,i rep...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 9 57,288 11-01-2013, 09:14 PM
    Thread: Possible to try wearing without shaving? (photo)
Post: RE: Possible to try wearing without shaving?

Hi, Yes you can wear over your existing hair without shaving,providing your existing hair is not to thick,where you are going to locate the piece. I used blue liner tape and attached over my existing ...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 10 40,670 09-05-2013, 02:53 PM
    Thread: Propecia (read this if your using it)
Post: RE: Propecia (read this if your using it)

Hi, Thats a tough situation,try to fix one problem and get another.I for one wouldn't use propecia,any side affect like lack of sex drive,is a major problem,especially if you are used to being active,...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 3 21,287 08-21-2013, 04:39 PM
    Thread: How do you clean your head?
Post: RE: How do you clean your head?

Hi I don't use glue,only tape.Perhaps the wearers who use glue can comment,but i understand its basically remove piece(if its lace) with alcohol and then use a product like pure to break down the ad...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 7 36,908 08-14-2013, 01:52 PM
    Thread: bald patch apparently scratching Damage
Post: RE: bald patch apparently scratching Damage

Hi, I would look at trying lace,instead of skin(possibly the sweating/heat build up/not being able to rinse scalp daily, is making your scalp itchy which in turn is making you scratch your piece). My...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 3 16,770 08-09-2013, 08:58 PM
    Thread: How do you clean your head?
Post: RE: How do you clean your head?

Hi, I can only comment on lace,as thats the only thing i wear.The lace is only taped around the edge,so when you shower and wet your piece hair,the lace being a mesh base lets the water through so it...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 7 36,908 08-05-2013, 01:44 PM
    Thread: Thankyou to all the Guys who post here
Post: Thankyou to all the Guys who post here

Hi, Just wanted to thank those who take the time to post on the forum.I would never have got into wearing without the information and support through fellow wearers/posters.The only other option i had...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 9 28,944 07-18-2013, 02:21 PM
    Thread: Wondering What People Will Say at Work?
Post: RE: Wondering What People Will Say at Work?

Hi, I went from being pretty much bald on top with thin sides,to wearing a low density piece,that matches my sides well. Everybody knew at work i had something done to my hair,but when you are bald,yo...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 4 18,281 07-16-2013, 05:41 PM
    Thread: How to tell someone
Post: RE: How to tell someone

Hi, I myself don't let anybody know that i wear until i really have to,and then i just gloss over the facts,i don't get caught up into too much detail,if they can see its no big deal for you,then they...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 2 9,410 05-30-2013, 10:30 PM
    Thread: Just Seen a Bad Hairpiece
Post: RE: Just Seen a Bad Hairpiece

The funny thing was, the guy i mention above was rocking the piece,he must have had heaps of confidence,or maybe didn't care. I mentioned this to to my stylist,she indicated she has older clients who...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 7 16,967 05-13-2013, 03:24 PM
    Thread: Need HELP please ..
Post: RE: Need HELP please ..

Hi greeko 1987, I live in Perth,WA,possibly im the only toplace wearer here,as everybody seems to shave their heads :) Regards Topcat
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 5 13,536 05-08-2013, 01:49 PM
    Thread: Need HELP please ..
Post: RE: Need HELP please ..

Hi, Im in Australia,so i can relate to the heat/humidity. I clean my scalp(to remove tape residue) with pure or desolvit after i remove the piece,i then wash my scalp with soapy handwash at least thr...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 5 13,536 05-07-2013, 01:15 PM
    Thread: Just Seen a Bad Hairpiece
Post: Just Seen a Bad Hairpiece

Hi, On my way to work this morning,and there was a guy walking 20-30 metres away and you can spot the piece.I know we can discuss at length this issue of dectectability,but this was so obvious it woul...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 7 16,967 05-06-2013, 04:53 PM
    Thread: Changing Tape, any advice?
Post: RE: Changing Tape, any advice?

Hi, I get rashes sometimes on my scalp from using tape,what works for me is the following :- 1.I only wear during the week,i detach and leave off on weekends and wear a baseball cap to give my scalp ...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 22 48,748 12-03-2012, 01:54 PM
    Thread: Everything looks like a wig
Post: RE: Everything looks like a wig

Hi, Yes,i would agree,the average person in the street doesn't care about hair on others,unless there is something unusual about it. As hairwearers we can become obsessed with hair,etc, but only becau...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 6 12,847 12-03-2012, 01:34 PM
    Thread: As you get older.......
Post: RE: As you get older.......

Hi, Im an older guy,who only has been wearing for about 4 years.I wear a piece low density,some recession, with truck loads of grey in it.This really adds to a realistic look,as most people don't asso...
topcat59 General hair replacement discussion 16 27,942 11-30-2012, 02:08 PM